FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START

4150 DAKOTA, Fresno, CA 93726LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 11, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START
License number
Not listed
Location
4150 DAKOTA, Fresno, CA 93726
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 67.5/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected December 11, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average67.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance50/100

13

Total Violations

Dec 11, 2025

Last Inspection

175

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Jun 21, 2023
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (13)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJun 24, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229ComplaintJun 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJun 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintJun 24, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229Type BComplaintJun 24, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 06/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Susan McDonald. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Center Director accompanied LPA during a tour of the facility and took a census. LPA counted a total 30 children. LPA was informed that only Classrooms 3 and 4 are year-round classrooms are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The purpose of the inspection was to follow-up on an incident that was called into the Department on 5/27/2025. Incident was regarding Child #1 being left unsupervised inside the restroom for approximately one minute during a transition. On today’s date LPA interviewed director, staff, reviewed facility records, and obtained copies of facility documents. During review of collected information, it was determined that during handwahsing time, children were using a sink in the classroom when child #1 entered restroom inside the classroom through the half door and remained in the restroom for approximately one minute as staff and children transitioned to meal time. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Center Director, Susan McDonald. Appeal rights were provided. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joseph Pacheco NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Stephanie Vega-Gonzalez LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/24/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 21, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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What is FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START's safety grade?

FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 67.5 out of 100.

How many violations does FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START have?

FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START has 13 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START last inspected?

FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START was last inspected on December 11, 2025.

Has FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START had any complaints?

FRESNO EOC DAKOTA CIRCLE HEAD START has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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